Aaron Samuel Pencils Six Players Down For Trials After 5-Aside Football Competition
Published: November 07, 2015
Super Eagles striker Aaron Samuel has expressed satisfaction after successfully organizing a 5-aside football competition in Port Harcourt.In the mini-tournament which lasted two days, Port Harcourt City FC emerged winners after winning 7-6 on penalties with the game ending at 1-1 after normal time.And Samuel says he h...
Victor Osimhen Not Chasing Fifa U17s Goalscoring Record
Published: November 06, 2015
Victor Osimhen has insisted that he is not chasing the goalscoring record at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup after netting his ninth goal of the tourney against Mexico, which puts him on a par with Sinama Pongolle and Souleymane Coulibaly.Alongside skipper Kelechi Nwakali, who is touted as the poster boy of the Golden Eagl...
Kelechi Iheanacho And Moses Simon Nominated For Prestigious Golden Boy Award
Published: November 06, 2015
Turin based sports daily Tuttosport has announced the nominees for the 2015 Edition of the European Golden Boy, an award for the best footballer in Europe below 21 years.Four players of Nigerian descent - Moses Simon (Gent), Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City), Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur) and Jordon Ibe (Liverpoo...
Golden Eaglets Striker Orji Okonkwo Dedicates Wonder Goal To Mom
Published: November 06, 2015
Abuja Football College striker Orji Okonkwo has dedicated his goal against Mexico in the semi - final of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup to his mother.The suspension of Funsho Bamgboye following the two bookings he picked up in the knock out rounds opened a space in attack for Okonkwo and he repaid the manager’s fait...
George Abbey, Kenneth Omeruo Urge Golden Eaglets To Go For Gold
Published: November 06, 2015
Retired Nigeria international George Abbey and Super Eagles vice - skipper Kenneth Omeruo have congratulated the Golden Eaglets after they made it to the Fifa Under 17 World Cup final for the eighth time.Chelsea loanee Omeruo slotted in at center back for 90 minutes when the Nigeria U17s lost by a lone goal to Switzerl...
NFF Supremo Heaps Praise On Wave - Making Emmanuel Amuneke
Published: November 06, 2015
NFF President, Amaju Pinnick , has heaped praise on Golden Eaglets coach Emmanuel Amuneke and has advised the players to draw inspiration from his leadership qualities.The NFF supremo was among the spectators at the Estadio Municipal Ester Roa on Thursday night that cheered the Nigeria U17s to victory.“Your coach...
Nwankwo Kanu Thanks Nigerians For Unwavering Support Of Golden Eaglets
Published: November 06, 2015
Ex Golden Eaglets star Nwankwo Kanu has lavished praise on the Nigeria U17s after they qualified for their eighth World Cup final and has paid tribute to Nigerian fans for their unwavering support of the national team.The Emmanuel Amuneke - led side showed their class after coming from a goal down to beat Mexico 4 - 2 ...
Amuneke Predicts Another Intriguing Clash In Fifa U17s Showpiece Game
Published: November 06, 2015
Golden Eaglets coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, who is making waves in Chile, has admitted that his side had to dig deep before overcoming two - time champions Mexico in the semi - final of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup.And looking ahead to Sunday’s final against African champs Mali, the former Barcelona creator has predic...
Golden Eaglets Beat Mexico In Thriller In Concepcion
Published: November 06, 2015
Defending champions Nigeria have advanced to the final of the Fifa Under 17 World Cup on the heels of their 4 - 2 win against Mexico in a thrilling game staged at the Estadio Municipal Ester Roa Concepcion on Friday morning.In the early stages, the CONCACAF side had the upper hand but the Golden Eaglets came back into ...
Emmanuel Amuneke Makes Two Changes To Starting XI
Published: November 05, 2015
Coach Emmanuel Amuneke has made two changes to his starting XI for the semi - final clash against Mexico at Estadio Municipal de Concepción, Concepción, with Aspire Academy striker Funsho Bamgboye missing out through suspension.Otherwise, the former Zamalek star has stuck with nine players that shone like...
Europa League Wrap : Onuachu, Echiejile, Ibe, Udoji Feature; Onazi, Fatai, Akanji, Olayinka Start
Published: November 05, 2015
Find out how players of Nigerian descent fared for their respective clubs in Thursday night’s Europa League action.Super Eagles left - back Elderson Echiejile played only 12 minutes of Monaco’s 1 - 1 draw with Qarabag FK. Today’s appearance at Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu was his...
Golden Eaglets Number One, Akpan Udoh, Pleased With Performance In Chile
Published: November 05, 2015
Golden Eaglets shot - stopper Akpan Udoh has admitted that he has been pleased with his performance at the ongoing Fifa Under 17 World Cup.The Remo Stars goalkeeper is ahead of Amos Benjamin and Chisom Chiaha in Emmanuel Amuneke’s pecking order and has been in between the pipes in every single game contested by t...
Aaron Samuel Scores Hat - trick In Aaron Samuel 5-Aside Tournament
Published: November 05, 2015
Nigeria striker Aaron Samuel scored a hat-trick as his team beat Igirita Boys 3-2 in the Aaron Samuel 5-aside tournament in Port Harcourt on Thursday.The 21-year old has organised a 5-aside football tournament involving eight amateur teams, and is being held at the Liberation Stadium in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State ...
Chuba Akpom Proud Of Iwobi After Champions League Debut
Published: November 05, 2015
Chuba Akpom has congratulated Hale End Academy product and childhood pal Alex Iwobi after he made his debut for Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday night, but was sad that his parent club lost 5 - 1 to Bayern Munich.The Nigeria international took to the Allianz-Arena (München) in the 85th minute, replaced...
Fifa Ranking : Super Eagles Rated The 12th Best Team In Africa
Published: November 05, 2015
Football governing body, Fifa, on Thursday morning published its latest ranking of National Teams.Compared to their position the previous month, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped seven places, and now occupy the 59th position, while in the continental ranking, they are in 12th place.Ivory Coast, Algeria, Gha...